by IHPE | Nov 14, 2016 | News
“World Diabetes Day falls every year on 14 November and is a day when millions of people around the world come together to raise awareness of diabetes, and what it’s really like to live with the condition. It’s a global campaign led by the International Diabetes...
by IHPE | Nov 14, 2016 | News
(Khera et al. NEJM, 2016) November 13, 2016DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1605086 “Conclusions Across four studies involving 55,685 participants, genetic and lifestyle factors were independently associated with susceptibility to coronary artery disease. Among participants...
by IHPE | Nov 13, 2016 | News
(Guardian 12th Nov) “Group of 73 health and obesity experts call for ban before 9pm watershed, restrictions online and end of sports sponsorship. Dramatic curbs on the advertising of junk food and drink to children is the policy measure that will be most...
by IHPE | Nov 11, 2016 | News
We recently published a news item about developing local action plans to prevent suicide. A suicide prevention inquiry has been announced. Plus, updates to the Government’s strategy papers are available: “The Health Committee has decided to undertake an...
by IHPE | Nov 11, 2016 | News
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has developed new guidelines to help nurses and midwives identify and care for patients who have experienced domestic abuse. The resources are designed to assist nurses and midwives in supporting their patients and clients, but also...
